Photo of Nierembergia repens flower by Wouter Hagens

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Nierembergia repens

Also Known As

  • Creeping Cup Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Nierembergia repens plant details

Nierembergia repens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nierembergia repens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nierembergia repens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sparkling white cup-like flowers bloom over 4" bright green mat forming foliage. Much more content in the ground than growing in pots.

Gardening facts about Nierembergia repens plant

How to Grow Nierembergia repens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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